Helsinki s famed Havis Amanda, a bronze sculpture and fountain created by artist Ville Vallgren in 1908, will now be safeguarded during major public celebrations with a specially designed cover. This protective measure, announced by the City of Helsinki, aims to preserve the sculpture s historical and cultural significance amidst the challenges it has faced over the years.
On December 6, 2023, students from the capital region came together to celebrate Finland s 106th Independence Day in the traditional Student Independence Day Torchlight Procession.
The procession, organized jointly by student unions from the capital region, commenced at the Hietaniemi Cemetery and culminated at Senate Square for a public celebration.
The Academy of Fine Arts of the University of the Arts Helsinki is recruiting Postdoctoral Researcher in the thematic area of analogue image in the era of digital imagery for a fixed-term employment contract from January 1, 2024 (or as agreed) to December 31, 2026.
The University of the Arts Helsinki (Taideyliopisto) is set to host the fifth Uniarts Fest festival, commemorating the university s decade-long journey, on Friday, September 22nd, from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Sörnäinen campus (Haapaniemenkatu 6, Helsinki). This diverse program showcases the expertise of the university s students, teachers, and alumni across various art forms, from music to visual arts, theater, and dance.
The Helsinki Harp Festival of 2023 is set to resonate with themes of well-being and the musical legacy of both past and present harp composers. Alongside esteemed artists and premieres, attendees will have the opportunity to unwind during a sound bath concert accompanied by the soothing tones of the harp. The festival will feature the international Helsinki Harp Competition and the inaugural Finnish competition for amateur harpists.